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Several SMP students were recently acknowledged for winning the Young Authors Writing Contest hosted annually by the Louisiana Reading Association. Members of the local council, Nicholls Reading Council, offers SMP students the opportunity to participate in this contest. Students choose to write in one of three categories: poetry, fiction, or nonfiction.

First place winners at the school level compete at the state level. This year, SMP had 3 state winners! State winners have their entry published in the Louisiana Reading Association’s 2026 Anthology.

In observance of Memorial Day, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. 

We are currently advertising for all positions that may become available for the 2026–2027 school year.

Positions to be filled: 
🔷 Assistant Superintendent of Operations (effective June 8, 2026)
🔷 Principal of Patterson High School (effective July 1, 2026)
🔷 Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance (effective July 15, 2026)

 Apply Today

This is a great opportunity to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and join the SMP team as a bus driver. 

Please register by May 26, 2026, by calling or emailing Ms. Burke (337) 836-9661. 

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Congratulations to the Grand Champion Winner of the 2026 Red Ribbon Art Contest, Silas Hastings, who is a graduating senior at Morgan City High School. His artwork will be featured on the 2026 Red Ribbon t-shirts and on the cover of the 2026-2027 Red Ribbon calendar.

View all winning artwork. 

Thursday, May 21, 2026, is the last day of school. It is a full day for students. Students will receive their report cards before leaving on this day. 

There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, May 22, 2026.

St. Mary Parish ACT Prep Opportunity: St. Mary Parish is offering a FREE ACT Summer Booster to help students prepare for the July 11 ACT.

This is open to students entering grades 9–12 for the 2026–2027 school year in SMP public high schools who register for the July 11 ACT.

Brittany's Project Shoe Donation Fundraiser

👟 Donate gently worn shoes.
👟 Deadline August 31, 2026
👟 Drop-off Location - 313 Northwest Blvd, Franklin
👟 Questions? Call 337-380-8243

Brittany's Project Summer Camp

🔷 June 22-26, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
🔷 Open to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
🔷 Registration Deadline - June 10, 2026
🔷 To register, contact: Sandra at 337-380-8243
🔷 $50
🔷 Breakfast and lunch served. 

The School Board approved a modification to the last days of school.

🔷 Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Last day of school for students. It will be a FULL day. Students will receive report cards.

🔷 Friday, May 22nd - Teacher records day. No students.

🔷 Tuesday, May 26th - At-Home Teacher & Paraprofessional In-Service Day. Mandatory CPI Training. Details will be emailed. 

Silas Hastings, 12th grader at Morgan City High School is the Artist of the Month for May.

For more details, check out our monthly Talented Program Artist spotlight.

"Glowing Through It" hosted by It Takes a Village SMP

📍Bayou Vista Civic Center
📅June 13, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
‼️Ages 8+ (parent/guardian required for entry)

It's time to prepare your little ones for an amazing journey of learning and fun!

Online Registration

Color Run for Autism will be held on May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm.  Color Run $15 and T-shirt $15.  Bring energy and the smiles.

Field Days are as follows:

3rd-5th - Monday, May 18^th 

PK-2nd - Tuesday, May 19^th 

EOY Ceremonies:

BETA Induction, May 14^th

PreK - Wednesday, May 20^th @ 9:00

Kinder - Wednesday, May 20^th @ 10:30

5^th Grade - Thursday, May 21^st @ 9:00

Awards - Thursday, May 21^st @ 1:00

Friday, May 22^nd is our last full day, and we have NOTHING planned!  PreK, Kinder, and 5^th will be gone.  🙂

Everyone is off Memorial Day.  Report card day is Tuesday, May 26th.  I need to see if paras have to attend that day.  Typically, everyone can leave early.  

May 27^th - SUMMER BEGINS!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Dress Down Days for March 2-6, 2026

Monday, March 2
Dr. Suess Birthday - Dress as your favorite Dr. Suess Character

Tuesday, March 3
Teaming Up for Reading - Wear your favorite team's jersey or a college-team shirt.

Wednesday, March 4
Book Character Day - Dress as your favorite book character.

Thursday, March 5
Vocabulary Parade - Dress as a vocab word.

Friday, March 6
Pajama Day